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tackle

[tak-uhl, tay-kuhl] / ˈtæk əl, ˈteɪ kəl /






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"Rent, groceries, utility bills, and property taxes keep climbing," 24-year-old Los Angeles voter Taylor Cook told AFP, calling for Congress to tackle the squeeze.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

She said the council recognised the financial pressure on the government, but delayed action to tackle climate change would cost more in the long-term.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Other states have similar plans to tackle a roadway scourge that the government says contributes to more than 10,000 deaths a year nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The fire-sale-minded Colts traded standout defensive tackle DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco, and eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

He led the horse that pulled on the Jackson-fork tackle, and when the baler came he drove the circling horse that put pressure on the bales.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck

In six games, Donald has 12 tackles, three for losses, and two quarterback hits but no sacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Shaylee Bent concluded the thumping, ending a move where multiple England tackles were shrugged off without blinking.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Matty Cash: Battled all game with Jeremy Doku and though he was booked for a push on the Belgian, he managed more tackles than any other player.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The Moneyist tackles a thorny question after a woman’s longtime partner died and left her his house — much to the chagrin of his grown children from a past marriage.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

“A Miss Teen Dream doesn’t rely on others to solve her problems. She tackles her issues head-on, with a smile and a wave,” said her other self.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

Graham said the scheme tackled the class barrier facing writers and helped them avoid "giving up completely".

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

"Those engaging in unlawful activities and conspiracies under the guise of labour movements will be tackled with an iron hand," he said after meeting industry leaders on Monday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh tackled that question during his press conference after the central bank’s latest rate decision, which matched expectations.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

Goodwin and her colleagues tackled this problem by examining rare events known as tidal disruption events.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Before the mercenary could get a grip on Kvothe’s arm, he staggered as Bast tackled him from behind.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

"Renewables ... are not only one of the most effective tools for tackling climate change, but also an important means of strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on foreign supplies," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Jack Campbell was lying face down and motionless on the field after tackling Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Construction companies are also tackling another issue: workplace harassment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Elections are seen as a crucial step to stabilizing the government and tackling rampant crime in Haiti, which has been engulfed for years by gang warfare and political chaos.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

At the board, I moved as quickly as I could, making my calculations in the white space around the problem and tackling it up to a point.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely


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